By: Katie Lersch: I sometimes hear from people who either believe that they cheated on their spouse because they were depressed or have been told by a cheating spouse that feelings of hopelessness and depression may have contributed to the cheating. Understandably, not every one comprehends how one thing would lead to another. And some […]
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By: Katie Lersch: Even those folks who are passionate about staying married after an affair would have to admit, if they are honest, that there are doubts and worries. Even if you are very clear that divorce is not an option and you are determined to do whatever is necessary for the sake of your […]
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By: Katie Lersch: It would be wonderful if both husband and wife would be equally committed to saving their marriage after an affair. It would be ideal if, no matter who cheated and who didn’t, both spouses were equally determined to make it work. This isn’t always the reality, though. Often, even if both people […]
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By: Katie Lersch: It’s not uncommon for people to experience very strong and overwhelming feelings when they are carrying out an affair. Many insist that they “have never felt this way before.” Or they claim romantic feelings that are brand new and they’ll say that they “never felt this way about their spouse.” So they […]
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By: Katie Lersch: Occasionally, I hear from remorseful women who have slept with someone else’s husband. They typically find me because they are searching the internet for information about the aftermath of an affair. They are feeling guilty and they would like to attempt to make things right. To that end, many want to write […]
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By: Katie Lersch: Most of the correspondence that I get comes from people who are in a marriage where an affair just ended and they are wanting to save their marriage eventually. Occasionally though, I hear from someone who is considering ending their marriage to pursue an affair. I sometimes wonder why they’ve chosen to […]
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By: Katie Lersch: I hear from a good deal of women who have recently found out about their husband’s affair. A large number of them are at least open to the idea of one day repairing their marriage, but they have doubts as to whether or not this will be possible. The main factor in […]
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By: Katie Lersch: When your husband has cheated on you, it’s very easy to direct most of your rage and anger toward the other woman. After all, she’s convenient. You probably don’t have to look at and interact with her every day (while the same is not true for your husband.) And, she deserves it. […]
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By: Katie Lersch: People sometimes email me and ask for my thoughts on religious beliefs concerning affairs. I have to be honest and say that I typically don’t equate the two together. I understand that some couples stress having a Godly marriage and wanting to conduct their family life in a way that is based […]
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By: Katie Lersch: When we find out that our spouse has been cheating, we know that we should momentarily close out the world and focus on what is inside of our own home. We know that we should close ranks and worry only about what WE think and what WE want. But this is easier […]
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